Like a dragonfly

Photo By Chung Il Kim | Spc. Devin Fullmer, a native of Soda Springs, Idaho and an OH-58 Kiowa armament specialist from the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, takes care of dozens of Kiowas in the 2-6 CAV hangar.  

PYEONGTAEK, 41, SOUTH KOREA

08.24.2015

Story by Pfc. Chung Il Kim 

2nd Combat Aviation Brigade

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea - During the summer in South Korea it is the best weather for dragonflies. As the sun gets hotter, the butterflies that flourished during the spring time fade, and dragonflies take over the grass. If you take a walk down the flight line on Camp Humphreys, you will see dozens of dragonflies, dancing around the aircraft. If you look up the sky, the chances that you will see an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter are as often as you will the dragonflies.

Spc. Devin Fullmer, a native of Soda Springs, Idaho and an OH-58 Kiowa armament specialist from the 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, takes care of dozens of Kiowas in the 2-6 CAV hangar.

“I check the electronics, armament and safety,” said Fullmer. “I make sure that our OH-58 Kiowa is ready to fly.”
Fullmer first joined the Army in 2012 because he “wanted to fly.” Although he does not hover the sky, he does help pilots stay in flight and he is proud of his job.

“During training, I work at the Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) pad,” said Fullmer. “I also keep all the parts ready in case of any accidents or mechanical faults so that the helicopter can function properly.”

Spc. Brandon Quinata, another OH-58 Kiowa armament specialist from the 2-6 CAV, spoke about how proud he was of Fullmer.

“Fullmer and I have worked together since day one,” said Quinata. “We have been through multiple gunneries, the Pohakuloa Training Area in Hawaii, the National Training Center in California and more.” Tapping Fullmer’s back, Quinata said, “All his work exceeds the standard.”

Spc. Nicholas Quinn, another OH-58 Kiowa armament specialist from the 2-6 CAV, said, “Fullmer always puts 100 percent into his work.”

When not in a field or work, Fullmer said he is a hardcore fan of dirt biking. He rides mountains with an auto bicycle. Once the unit goes back to Hawaii, Fullmer plans to join the, “Green to Gold” program, a two-year program that provides eligible enlisted Soldiers an opportunity to complete a two-year graduate degree and earn a commission as an Army Officer.

• Date Taken: 08.24.2015
• Date Posted: 08.27.2015 22:45
• Story ID: 174508
• Location: PYEONGTAEK, 41, KR
• Hometown: SODA SPRINGS, ID, US